204 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-32147 of 2026 Date of decision: 31.07.2026 Harman Kaur …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present :- ASI Satnam Singh in person. ***** H.S.GREWAL, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.104 dated 24.04.2026, registered under Sections 318(4) of BNS (Section 420 IPC) and Section 24 of the Immigration Act at Police Station Moti Nagar, Ludhiana. 2. This Court, vide order dated 29.05.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.31 14:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-32147 of 2026 -2- 3. ASI Satnam Singh, who is present in Court, submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 4. In view of the above, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 29.05.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. 5. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences, it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioner from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sumit versus State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. (H.S.GREWAL) 31.07.2026 JUDGE seema Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.31 14:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment